For managers in industries which regularly handle hazardous materials, it can be quite easy to get stuck in a particular mindset. Many create a sense of security for themselves by thinking that as long as they comply with regulations, they… Read More
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Handling a Chemical Spill in a Lab
Everyone knows that accidents happen. We’ve all had those minor moments when we spill some coffee on the floor. Some of us have also been victims of major accidents such as automobile accidents. Accidents are also a fact of life… Read More
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The Tier II Deadline is Coming Up – Is Your Company Prepared?
Section 312 of the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act, or EPCRA, of 1986 requires companies that work with hazardous materials or dangerous chemicals submit annual reports to their State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and local fire departments…. Read More
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Workplace Safety Resolutions for 2017
Happy New Year from all of us here at AEG Environmental! We hope that your company’s new year’s resolutions include rededicating your efforts towards workplace safety. Building and maintaining a workplace safety program takes consistent vigilance and self-examination to be… Read More
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5 Reasons Why Hazardous Materials Training is a Good Idea
If your company deals with hazardous materials, it is critical that your employees know exactly how to handle and dispose of them. Federal, state, and local regulations need to be followed, but sometimes these can be obscure or unclear. Getting… Read More
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Why are Safety Data Sheets So Important?
The OSHA mandates that employees working with dangerous chemicals are trained and familiar with their particular hazards. However, there’s no way that every employee could remember every potential hazard that could result from using or mishandling a chemical – some… Read More
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The Basics of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Everyone who works in an industrial environment is probably familiar with the concept of personal protective equipment (PPE). Protective gear such as goggles, gloves, and steel-toe boots is usually required out on the floor for employees. PPE is also an… Read More
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Best Practices for Hazardous Waste Disposal
Federal laws mandate companies to dispose of various types of hazardous and pharmaceutical waste in a proper manner. Best practices have developed which companies can follow that can help them comply with the law and avoid costly fines. Here are… Read More
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How to Prevent Fires at the Workplace
Fire hazards are everywhere in an industrial or chemical plant. Plant managers need to take the threat of fires seriously – they can not only lead to serious damage to your plant, but they are also potentially life-threatening to your… Read More
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The Top 3 Industries that Generate Hazardous Waste
According to reports, the world disposes of over 400 million tons of hazardous waste each year. Hazardous waste is harmful to our environment and can pose a threat to human healthy living. This kind of waste needs special treatment in… Read More